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Denny Hamlin (11) leads the pack of cars through turn three during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race Sunday, June 1, 2025, in Lebanon, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Federal judges rule in favor of NASCAR in lawsuit filed by Jordan-owned 23XI and Front Row

This image released by Netflix shows Shaquille O'Neal, left, and Allen Iverson in a scene from the series "Power Moves with Shaquille O'Neal." (Netflix via AP)

Shaq and Iverson team up to revive Reebok from obscurity in the Netflix docuseries ‘Power Moves’

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander watches during practice, Wednesday, June 4, 2025, ahead of Game 1 of the NBA Finals basketball series against the Indiana Pacers in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Nate Billings)

Finals things to know: Shai nearing a milestone, and don’t expect close games

Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton celebrates after a teammate made a 3-pointer during the second half of Game 6 of the Eastern Conference finals of the NBA basketball playoffs against the New York Knicks in Indianapolis, Saturday, May 31, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Pacers’ 25-year Finals drought is over. Now they’re looking to overcome their snake-bitten history

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7), Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam (43) and forward Aaron Nesmith (23) reach for the ball during Game 1 of the NBA Finals basketball series Thursday, June 5, 2025, in Oklahoma City. (Matthew Stockman/Pool Photo via AP)

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Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander looks on following Game 1 of an NBA basketball Western Conference Finals playoff series against the Minnesota Timberwolves Tuesday, May 20, 2025, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Nate Billings)

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Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner (33) talks to head coach Rick Carlisle in the second half of Game 4 against the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference semifinals of the NBA basketball playoffs in Indianapolis, Sunday, May 11, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Rick Carlisle’s changing style has helped Pacers reach 2nd straight Eastern Conference finals

Pope Leo XIV holds Mass during the formal inauguration of his pontificate in St. Peter's Square attended by heads of state, royalty and ordinary faithful, Sunday, May 18, 2025. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)

Pope Leo XIV offers message of unity for polarized Catholic Church as pontificate officially starts

Michael Jordan, center, and Curtis Polk, left, co-owners of 23XI Racing, watch during qualifying beside 23XI Racing President Steve Lauletta, right, for a NASCAR Cup Series Championship auto race, Nov. 9, 2024, in Avondale, Ariz. (AP Photo/John Locher, file)

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People walk by a sign during the NBA basketball draft lottery in Chicago, Tuesday, May 16, 2023. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)

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Denny Hamlin (11) goes down the back stretch during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race, Sunday, April 13, 2025, in Bristol, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

Denny Hamlin remains confident in antitrust case brought by 23XI and Front Row against NASCAR

Todd Gilliland (34) leads the pack following a caution during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas, Sunday, May 4, 2025. (AP Photo/Gareth Patterson)

Judges indicate they may throw out order allowing 23XI, Front Row to race as NASCAR chartered teams

Chicago Sun Times newspaper front page showing Pope Leo XIV is seen on a newspaper rack at a store, Friday, May 9, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Melina Walling)

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Golden State Warriors' Stephen Curry (30) and Draymond Green (23) celebrate after Game 7 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the Houston Rockets Sunday, May 4, 2025, in Houston. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Warriors eliminate Rockets with 103-89 Game 7 win

Indiana Pacers' Tyrese Haliburton (0) goes to the basket in front of Cleveland Cavaliers' Dean Wade (32) in the first half of Game 1 in the Eastern Conference semifinals of the NBA basketball playoffs Sunday, May 4, 2025, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Tyrese Haliburton ignites closing run for Pacers, who stun Cavs 121-112 in Game 1 of East semis

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) chews on his jersey late in the second half during Game 1 in the Eastern Conference semifinals against the Indiana Pacers of the NBA basketball playoffs Sunday, May 4, 2025, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Cavs’ Mitchell has 8th straight playoff opener with at least 30 points, breaking Jordan’s record

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) fouls Miami Heat forward Nikola Jovic (5) during the first half in Game 4 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series, Monday, April 28, 2025, in Miami. (AP Photo/Rhona Wise)

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Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) gestures in the second half in Game 2 of an NBA first-round playoff series against the Miami Heat, Wednesday, April 23, 2025, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Donovan Mitchell uses Jazz’s postseason disappointment from 2021 to fuel Cavaliers’ run this year

NASCAR Cup Series driver Denny Hamlin (11) waves to fans before a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Darlington Raceway, Sunday, April 6, 2025, in Darlington, S.C. (AP Photo/Scott Kinser)

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Atlanta Hawks guard Dyson Daniels (5) drives to the basket between Orlando Magic guard Anthony Black (0) and center Wendell Carter Jr. (34) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, April 8, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

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Carson Hocevar (77) goes down the back stretch during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race, Sunday, April 13, 2025, in Bristol, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

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Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort gestures after making a 3-point basket during the first half in Game 1 of an NBA first-round playoff series against the Memphis Grizzlies, Sunday, April 20, 2025, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Nate Billings)

Thunder crush Grizzlies 131-80 in Game 1

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) reacts in the first half half in Game 1 of an NBA first-round playoff series against the Miami Heat, Sunday, April 20, 2025, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Mitchell, Jerome help Cavaliers rout Heat 121-100 in Game 1 of 1st-round series

New York Knicks forward Mikal Bridges, left, drives the lane past Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, April 10, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)

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Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell, right, passes the ball as he is guarded by San Antonio Spurs forward Sandro Mamukelashvili (54) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, April 4, 2025, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Darren Abate)

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San Antonio Spurs guard Chris Paul (3) drives around New Orleans Pelicans forward Bruce Brown (00) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in San Antonio, Saturday, March 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

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Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro, right, shoots against Chicago Bulls forward Dalen Terry, center, and center Nikola Vucevic during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Chicago, Wednesday, April 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Giddey dominates with 28 points, 16 rebounds and 11 assists as Bulls beat Heat 119-111

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, right, drives against Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura, left, during the second half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, April 6, 2025, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Nate Billings)

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Denny Hamlin, front, celebrates on Victory Lane after winning a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Darlington Raceway, Sunday, April 6, 2025, in Darlington, S.C. (AP Photo/Scott Kinser)

Hamlin still has the fire to win and marked himself a title contender with a second straight victory

Boston Celtics guard Derrick White (9) takes a 3-point shot against the Phoenix Suns during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, April 4, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Celtics beat Suns 123-103, break NBA record for 3-pointers in a season

Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr., center left, fouls Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Houston, Friday, April 4, 2025. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Green scores 34 as Rockets snap Thunder’s 11-game winning streak with 125-111 victory

Houston Rockets center Steven Adams (12) defends against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Houston, Friday, April 4, 2025. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Thunder’s Gilgeous-Alexander passes Jordan with 70th straight 20-point game